The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-23
EVANSVILLE IN FULL GLORY.
A Magnificent Industrial Display-Governor
Buckner's Speech to the Soldiers.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind, Sept. Ex-Governor Gray,
Colonel Pendleton, Adjutant-general Koontz
and Dr.. Lapp. of Indiana; Governor Buckner
and suite of Kentucky; number of regular
army officers. judges of the Supreme Court and
other gentlemen of prominence, reviewed the
industrial parade. to-day, and passed upon the
relative merits of the different displays The
parade exceeded the widest calculation Nu-
merous displays not expected entered the process
sion and stretched it ont to fifteen miles
in length. Principal among the historic
floats those illustrating the different stages
of the city's growth. The city in 1912 was
shown, again in 1916. and last the City In 1887
was illustrated by allegorical tableaux
model river steamer piled miniature river,
upon whose banks trains of cars ran rushing by
in the background. Figures repre-
sentinG progress in agriculture, min
ing and ,dnn.a manufacturing were Deaus
of the national colors A series of floats repre-
senting the mining interests earned much
praise. The farmers of adjoining townships
made displays The manufacturers OF agricul-
tural implements, at much expense, gathered
a collection of farm implements of the year
1900, and they contrasted strangely with the
traction engines. harvesters, threshers, ETC.,
made IN this city to-day.
The drill contests were as follows: Artillery
drill, between the Burns Light Artillery and
Entries: The Linck Zouaves, the St. Louis
Emerald Cadets, and Rice Zouaves. The prizes
will be awarded tomorrow.
After the contests Governor Buckner. OF Ken
tncky. addressed the multitude and more
strongly sealed the bonds of friendship between
the g, old soldiers of the North and South
The following speech was made by Gov Simon
B. Buckuer of Kentucky:
Ladies' and Gentlemen, Comrades of the
Blue and Gray-I call you comrades, for
to-day all comrades. It gives me
Measure
testify to my gladness that to-day all
bitterness is gone and We recognize but one go-
of the Southern people, can say that it gives
all residents of the South the greatest
pleasure at this kindly and fraternal
feeling toward them, and all will vie with you
to see which can best promote the interest and
welfare of the country. / am pleased with this
reception. and let me say that this is not my
the fortune to extend certain courtesies to the
city of New Albany Ind. Later was
captured at Fort Donaldson, and
sent up the river. guard by
Being placed in strong quarters at New Albany,
was waited on by the Mayor and delegation
city. And | should have been very glad if l
could have obtained any of freedom.
Laughter To-day L rendered the same
courtesy by your citizens and soldiers.
Comrades and ladies and gentleman-Thank-
ing yon for your kind attentions allow me to bid
you adieu.
From Another Correspondent.
EVANSVILLE, Sept. 22.-The third day of the
reunion of the "blue and the gray dawned
clear and pleasant, remaining until the after
noon. when the clouds came up and several
heavy showers of rain fell. The entire morn
ing was occupied by the grand industrial parade,
which by far the finest display
ever witnessed in the West When
the matter WAS first preached it was
never supposed that parade of this
kind could be made to assume such mammoth
proportions. The procession started at half
past 9 o'clock, and when under full Roadway
was just two hours passing given point. The
column was led by Gen. James W. Slackelford
and staff. of Camp Farragut, and Warren's
band next came the Emerald Cadets of st.
Louis; Rice Guards, Indianapolis: Barns and
Rockville Artillery; Company A, First Illinois
National Guards Monarch Rifles, Greensboro;
Louisville Light Guards followed by carrisges4
with the city and county officers Grand Army
posts, Mexican veterans, confederate veterans,
and police force then all the secret and num-
Der of labor organizations, one hundred and
fifty floats and over two hundred display
wagons, making column nearly ten miles in
length.
After the parade the drummers were awarded
the prize for the best civic display III. A. Cook
for the handsomest float, and Miss Lena Bauer.
mIlliner, prize for second float. The streets
along the line of march were packed with peo-
the procession to proceed.
At the grounds this afternoon the
crowd estimated at from forty
to fifty thousand At o'clock Governor
Buckner of Kentucky. and Gov. Isaac P. Gray.
were escorted to the grounds, and the former
made brief address. after which the competi-
tive artillery drill commenced The Burns
Light Artillery of Nashville, and Rockville
Light Artillery. of Rockville, Ind, participated
The Emerald Cadets OF ST. Louis, and Rice
Zouaves followed in the competitive zouave
drill, which will be completed tomorrow morn
ing.
Reunion of General HawIey's Old Regiment.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
HARTFORD Conn, Sept. 2.-The Seventh
Connecticut veterans held their annual reunion
to-day at Lakevllle Their old commander. Gen
eral Hawley, was present. and spoke. as did sew
eral other notables. A hearty reception was
given to Colonel Olmstead of Savannah, who
commanded Fort Wagner when the Seventh
stormed it, and who took about fifty of them
prisoners when the mounted the parapet Col
onei Olmstead had, before that, surrendered
Fort Pulaski to the same regiment.